Journals Report Fragmentary European and U.S. Notes
Various brief items note Viscount Parker’s bankruptcy, the Prince of Wales recovering at Sandringham, a run on a New York bank, a long California storm, and legal cases from Kentucky to Indiana. Paris manufacturers protest raw cotton duties while Paris and London discuss finance and telegraph cables. A New York coroner and arrests in Evansville appear amid political and railway business discussions.
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Government may intervene in Cuban affairs over humanity
Gen Banks says the government may intervene in Cuban affairs if needed to aid humanity and the House committee will back a resolution urging President to remonstrate with Spain. If ineffective, a demand for proper Cuban treatment follows. Senor Roberts has not been recalled. House considered private bills only and adjourned after 1 PM with no major action.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Banks
House Committee
Senor Roberts
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Anthony
Hooker
Dayton Tragedy and Local Notes From January
Dayton Ohio coroner's jury probes the death of Thomas Corman who died from laudanum at age about 55. He had threatened self harm and two laudanum bottles were found emptied under his pillow. The report also notes local crime, saloonist Berkmire, smallpox stable, and political testimony in the Kemp Sayler contest with legal maneuvering.
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Times and Chronicle
Dayton
Thomas Corman
No. 3
Chestnut Street
McGehan
Sheely
Ohio
Youghiogheny
Peytona
City Infirmary
Berkmire
Kemp-Sayler
Carpenters Arrested Over Fire Ordinance Violations
In Chicago on January 12 several carpenters were arrested and fined for erecting wooden structures in violation of the fire ordinance. The city begins condemnation of the old post office block for government buildings. The U S Court has issued an injunction against the Illinois Central Railroad to stop filling the harbor.
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Times and Chronicle
ChicaGo
United States
Ilinois Central Railroad
Sherman’s Tour Through Europe and Madrid to Join the Wabash
Herald dispatch from London reports Gen. Sherman visiting Madeira and a tour of Gibraltar Malaga Seville Xeres Granada Cordova Madrid and the Escorial. He was received by the King and Queen, spoke at a banquet, then left for Nice to join the Wabash. Also notes the Erin steamer coal shortage incident and smallpox spread in Britain with Cardinal Cullen easing meat rules on Fridays for sanitary reasons.
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Erin
Catacazy Note Escalates US Russia Dispute
St Petersburg reports Gortschakoff’s note to Minister Curtin published in the Official Messenger. Catacazy ordered to Russia after Grand Duke left the US and not to return. Prince regrets Russia’s stance and expects another judgment on Catacazy’s conduct. US- Russia relations cool but amicable in tone.
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Russia
Grand Duke
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Acazy
Gortechakoff
National Republican Committee Meets in Was nixeton
The Republican National Committee appointed by the Chicago Convention in 1863 met in Was nixeton to decide the site and date of the next National Convention. Philadelphia led ballots with 18 votes for the site, while Cincinnati and Boston received several votes. The committee agreed to hold the convention on the first Wednesday in June and to vote by ballot for the location.
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Political muddle in New Orleans theater of reform
January discussion in Orleans cites a Senate no quorum and House reactions as lawmakers debate reforms. Young supports repeal over a governor veto and conservative sentiment contrasts with the populace. Gen Emo warned martial measures may not be needed as rioting risk declines by midnight.
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Union League Officers and Erie changes in New York
New York January 12 Union League officers elected last night President William J Hopper Treasurer George Cabot Ward Secretary George Hill The Erie Railroad directors elected H P Archer Vice President replacing James Fisk Comptroller abolished a standing committee formed Henry Thompson Otis and Jobs Hilton Algeria steamship from Liverpool arrived with passengers including James Brooks Tammany Hall opened to Democratic delegates amid debate over pay for December and other city issues Three boy burglars arrested with four hundred dollars in plunder Supreme Court heard arguments on prisoners debt in Ludlow Street Jail Office of Bergh cited for cruelty and reform efforts New operating room of Western Union Telegraph Company opened with focus on speed and efficiency Chief remarks praise for staff and readiness to meet public demand
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Henry Thompson
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Senate Debates On Resolutions And One Term Proposal
A flood of resolutions for tariff reductions and repeal of protective duties on iron and coal was presented. Cronin of Kentucky denounced the Ku Klux Investigation. Sumner’s joint resolution for a constitutional amendment limiting the presidency to one term was taken up, with arguments heard and further consideration postponed. The Senate adjourned briefly for executive business.
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Kentucky
Ke Klux
Sumner
Ion Saar
Wile
Feneee
Wisconsin Governor Washburn's State of the State Address
Governor Washburn outlines Wisconsin’s finances and debt near 2.25 million, urges retrenchment and railroad reform. He highlights September-October fires, relief efforts totaling over 16,790 by January 1, 1872, and proposes a joint relief committee. He advocates a Railroad Commission to supervise lines and combat high rates, and warns against further town loans, urging constitutional amendments and land grants for St Croix and Lake Superior. He touches on postal reform and Western Union stock concerns, urging government action to ensure affordable, reliable communication.
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Wis
Cadwallader Washburn
Wisconsin
Fairchild
Green Bays
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Green Bay
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Assembly
St. Croix
Lake Superior
Legislature Passes Memorial for State Organization Act
Both branches approved a memorial to Congress requesting an enabling act for statehood. The 1899 Territory taxable property stood at 13 million dollars, with railways totaling over 400 miles. Population and land figures rise. memorial sent to Washington for action.
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Faily Pce
Washington
Legislature debate over sample sale of lands in 19th century
In the Legislature today Mr Ayers pressed a resolution to liquidate fifty thousand acres of international improvement lands and sought its printing as a special order. Mr Smythe offered an amendment restricting sale proceeds after railroad bonds are paid, requiring ratification for any use. After sharp discussion the resolution was ordered printed and sent to the Public Lands committee.
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Nebraska Legislature Abdicates Impeachment of Auditoree
In the Nebraska Legislature the impeachment of Auditoree was abandoned by the managers. Jr. Marsh, former Superintendent of the Insane Asylum at Lincoln and recently elected State senator from Otoe County, has been admitted to seats by a vote of ten to fifteen. Reports indicate a forthcoming investigation into the institution. The body adjourned to the 19th inst after passing both houses.
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Nebraska
Jr. Marsh
Lincoln
Otee County
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Institut Ving
No Place for a Woman Provokes Household Stir Event
In Lawrence a wife defies her husband and joins him in the billiard room. She vows to share disgrace until he leaves the room first. The next night he departs early with the baby, and never returns to the billiard room. A parallel incident occurred nearby months later. Ladies, try it. it works like a charm.
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Decatur Republican
Explosion at Turnel Colliery Leaves Twelve Dead
In England at Turnel Colliery on January 12, an explosion caused by firedamp killed twelve miners at Oakland colliery. Rescue efforts and inquiries followed into the disaster and safety practices in the mines.
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Oakland
Railroads to Receive State Bonds Under New Bill
A January bill in the Legislature proposes issuing ten thousand dollars per mile in state bonds for new broad gauge railroads and five thousand per mile for narrow gauge roads. Roads must pay two percent of gross earnings to the state, funding interest and a sinking fund. After interest and bonds are paid, the two percent becomes a perpetual state revenue. County courts barred from stock in railroads without a county vote. Estimate claims eighteen nations in bonds. two thousand miles more railroads in ten years. Roads under legislative control. Also: Russian fleet leader Kramm heads to Pensacola to await Grand Duke after southern tour.
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Leeper
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Admiral Possier
New York Kabar
Pensacola
Grand Duke
Coroner's Jury Sends Fisk Inquest to Grand Jury
New York report states testimony from the Fisk inquest was sent to the grand jury with the bullet and pistol used by Stokes. It is expected Stokes will be indicted for Fisk's murder this afternoon.
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Stokes
Fisk
Pension Bills Pass Large Cache In Washinotos
In Washinotos on January 12 a large number of pension bills were passed. The session saw extensive action on retirement provisions and related funding.
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Ee House
Wisconsin Legislature Adopts Pro Tempore Victory Notes
Mapison Wisconsin January 12. The assembly debated telegraphy support and a constitutional amendment curbing local legislation. A Senate passage on invasion of rights and a memorial to Congress for St. Croix land grant renewal and Chippewas Valley route were discussed. Hor D J Williams of Rock elected President pro tem as sessions adjourned Monday.
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Wis
Fairchild
Congress
St. Croix
Chippewas Valley
Senate
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Rock
Markets Report From Detroit Trading Floor
In Detroit Michigan activity shows mixed prices for grain and livestock. Oats and oats variety steady with white oats around six dollars and twenty cents while dressed hogs move at five dollars and ten cents to five dollars and twenty cents per unit.
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